Public HolidayHigh Significance
Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)
ບຸນບັ້ງໄຟ
ວັນຈັນ, 11 ພຶດສະພາ 2026 – ວັນອັງຄານ, 12 ພຶດສະພາ 2026
Details
- Country
- 🇱🇦 Laos
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Medium Impact
- Impact Description
- Regional holiday especially in Vientiane Province and Yasothon; businesses in rural areas closed; lively festival atmosphere disrupts normal commerce
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 1 month before
Notes
Pre-Buddhist rain-making festival. Homemade rockets fired into the sky to encourage rain for rice planting. Wild celebrations with music, dancing, and parades.